Poonachi: Or the Story of a Black Goat

by Perumal Murugan

That you can go beyond ideological differences and bind people together with love is an important lesson that I learnt from him.

Unless we look up, how can we see the sky?

‘Men who slit other people’s throats are living without a care. Why do you worry so much?’

There were so many moments she could recall with pleasure. Why then did the mind always blow up and despair over sad events?

‘No matter how much you give to this heart, it will never be enough.’

Miracles and exhibitions were meant for when people were relaxing after a sumptuous meal.